‘”It’s just been an unbelievable ride and just a great opportunity,” said Carter, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, speaking to reporters via Zoom.’
BillsBeat - December 21, 2024
Sports legends turned Bills partners hoping to expand team’s brand into Toronto
‘“We’ve accomplished a lot in that market,” Carter said in a news conference Friday. “Our name is thrown around. It’s recognized. I think the partnership between the Bills and what we’ve done in Toronto can now marry this group together.”’
Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Greg Rousseau creates foundation to further community efforts
‘“Our team’s just a group full of really good guys who just kind of show love and help the community and just give back,” said Rousseau. “I feel like when you’re in the position that we’re all in as NFL players, and you have the resources to do it, it’s important to give back when you can. I mean, you’re only in the league for so long, so why not take advantage of it?”’
Bills list 7 players as questionable for Sunday's game vs. Patriots
‘While no players have been ruled, Buffalo is listing seven players as questionable for Sunday against New England. All seven players were considered limited participants in the team’s Friday practice, with six of those players playing on the defensive side of the ball for the Bills.’
Josh Allen won't be having a 'Blue Christmas' with this surprise present
‘The staff says “You like Elvis,” and mentions Josh gets him for 6-hours.’
Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Jozy Altidore discuss their new roles in Bills ownership
‘McGrady calls it “pretty cool.” He added that “having a conversation with Vince (Carter), before this happened, this is something that we wanted to do.” He said it really is “the perfect match with our ties being in Toronto for all three of us it just made sense for us to be a part of the Bills organization.”‘
McDermott shares injury report, discusses plane crash near Dawkins’ home
‘“Even though we’re in this bubble of real-life stuff, what an unfortunate situation yesterday. Certainly, our prayers go out to the pilot and his family,” said McDermott, adding. “In the grand scheme of things, you want to be enjoying the moments and remembering what life’s all about.”’
Buffalo Bills injury report vs. Patriots | Week 16
‘However, Buffalo will be listing the following players as questionable: CB Rasul Douglas (knee), LB Matt Milano (groin), S Damar Hamlin (rib), S Taylor Rapp (neck), WR Curtis Samuel (rib), LB Dorian Williams (elbow) and LB Baylon Spector (calf).’
'It's a dream come true' | Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Jozy Altidore weigh in on being part of the Bills minority ownership group
‘”This was a dream,” McGrady said. “The dream was to play professional basketball and when that dream became a reality, I told my agent that at some point in my career I wanted to own a sports franchise, whether that was Major League Baseball because I’m involved in that, whether it’s an NBA franchise or NFL. Whichever one really came to idea and really what made sense for me and my brand.”‘
BillsBeat - December 20, 2024
Inside the Bills: Throughout turbulent career, cornerback Kaiir Elam finds way to contribute
‘“You’ve got to get in a rhythm – corner’s all about rhythm,” Douglas said. “So, this was his second game, but his first one in a little minute, but it seemed like he settled in quick. I was like, ‘Man, he’s playing good out there. He’s making a lot of plays.’”’
PlayAction column: Bills need to take advantage of matchup with Patriots' offensive line
‘Five years out from the end of the Brady era, however, the Patriots have a mess on their hands on the offensive line.’
Bills notebook: Amari Cooper 'waiting (his) whole life to be on a team like this'; Injury report
‘“It’s so much pressure when you’re the guy that everybody knows is getting the ball. And pressure is a good thing,” Cooper said. “But also, in that situation, everybody knows what’s coming, and it makes the offense more predictable, making the offense easier to stop. But we are part of a team to where guys go down, and the offense is still putting up 40, 50 points. That’s truly a team that has a chance.”’
Pilot killed in small plane crash in Town of Aurora
‘The pilot of a small plane died late Thursday morning when his single-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire in a small wooded area in the Town of Aurora. The crash occurred near a property owned by Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins.’
Effort being made to make KeyBank Center area busier. Is Orchard Park next?
‘“I think it is safe to say that I have spoken to every developer that has a parcel of land around the arena,” Guelli said. “They’re in a position to benefit from the activity we drive around the building, and we just want to make them aware of our plans. It’s nice to be able to show them some results.”’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins sends prayers out after plane crash near East Aurora property
‘“I still wonder why things happen in life, but tragedies happen all of the time,” Dawkins said. “The biggest point about it is, I just hope that the pilot’s family is OK. I hope that they’re doing all right because somebody lost their life today in an accident.”’